The Karlsruhe center is approximately 19 miles northeast of Kongresshaus Baden-Baden Betriebsgesellschaft mbH and 19 miles south of Mannheim City Airport.
The old city is 100 meters above sea level with the majestic 1715-built Karlsruhe Palace. The Palace Tower is located at the center with 32 streets bifurcating in all directions. Many hotels in Karlsruhe have good locations close to the railway station and inner city. The city has well-developed Internet services found in most hotels. An important oil refinery is located on the outskirts. Many famous civil servants are associated with Germany's two main federal courts located here.
Tourists driving through the city can find cheap hotels without reservations. Hotel Markgrafler Hof - The charming hotel is close to a reception hall attracting wedding groups. Many guests decide to stay back. The family-run business offers good Wi-Fi and comfortable rooms, though the building is a bit old. Hotel Erbprinzenhof - The central location does attract business visitors with transportation including trams. The hotel is also close to restaurants and a shopping center. Continental breakfasts are offered. City Hotel Karlsruhe - This is another hotel at the City Center near the shopping street. S-bahn services are available, and visitors can park cars behind the hotel. Backrooms are less noisy and more comfortable. Cheap hotels are run professionally and are highly functional. They provide clean rooms and offer adequate services.
Luxury Karlsruhe hotels are known to serve Bavarian food and have excellent locations. Hotel Der Blaue Reiter - The four-star hotel has an elegant design close to the inner city. Stylish suites and rooms reflect the German art movement after which it is named. The Vogel Hausbrau Restaurant serves excellent Bavarian and Baden food. Hotel Avisa - The stylish property offers air-conditioned rooms and has a great location close to the zoo. Business visitors arriving at the Karlsruhe Convention Center often stay back at the hotel. Single and double rooms are offered at comparatively low rates. Novotel Karlsruhe - The main railway station is just 15 minutes away. The hotel offers breakfast buffets and two-course dinners. A sauna and gymnasium are also found within the property. High-speed Internet comes at a charge.
With the inner city having close access to the railway station, hotels in Karlsruhe focus on welcoming both business visitors and tourists. Technological advances are evident in the Karlsruher Institute of Technology, which pioneered the use of free Internet for researchers accessing worldwide library catalogues. The city has several art galleries and theatres including Baden State Theater. The two botanical Gardens of Botanischer Garten der Universitat Karisruhe and Botanischer Garten Karlruhe within the palace complex are major tourist attractions. The 1773-1776 erected Kleine Kirche, St. Stephan Parish Church, and the 1901-founded pottery studio attract visitors to Karlsruhe hotels.